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DA05 YHS

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 YHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 123,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 123,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 115,625 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 108,039 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 80,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 73,105 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 67,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bothside front brake discs worned.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

baby seats fitted too rear

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,566 miles

baby seats fitted too rear

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,833 miles

N/S/F head lamp aim could be better

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear disc,s worn

baby seat fitted to O/S/R

Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F head lamp aim could be better

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear disc,s worn

baby seat fitted to O/S/R

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,528 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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DA05 YHS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 YHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA05 YHS registered?

DA05 YHS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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